~ Loving and Letting Go~
     By Jason J. Boys 

      There is dignity in not giving up on someone you truly love. But there is
      more dignity in letting them go so they can experience better love. That
      shows your true love because you then become unselfish And through
      putting others first, unconditional love grows. 

      There is respect in fighting gallantly to win someone's heart another time
      But an even greater respect comes from fighting hard and knowing when
      to stop. Even though you would give anything to have the past back, That
      person has touched your life in a way That will make your future so much
      brighter. 

      Accept that, and hold your head high Knowing you have captured their
      heart as well. 

      There is courage in allowing your heart to hurt and grieve But there is
      greater courage in knowing it will be scarred But stronger as time goes
      on. For whoever caused those scars has made your life better in some
      way And it will make you a better person when you marry Because of
      what the scars taught you. 

      Losing the person who meant the most in your life is a humbling
      experience, Yet it is even more humbling if you allow it to run your life
      And forsake all you have been blessed with When you feel like you have
      lost your world. 

      Remember how many people depend on you and who you are the world
      to. There is fortitude in holding on for another chance Although an even
      greater fortitude comes from extending your hand And heart in friendship,
      realising you will still share things with that person No one else ever will. 

      You will always have the looks and jokes and memories. Don't ever
      discount how special those things are in your heart and theirs. True love
      hurts when it is lost But an even greater love grows inside you through
      realisation That something better is in the world for both of you. 

      And that there are still things to share with that person, Even though some
      feelings may have changed. Take their hand and help them achieve their
      hopes and dreams Because in that there is dignity, respect, courage,
      humility, fortitude, And the unconditional love that will continue to grow in
      both of your hearts.